The Gold Coast Show brings all the colour, excitement and tradition of Show Day to the Broadwater. From showbags and Side Show Alley to animals, live entertainment and fireworks after dark, discover one of the Gold Coast's favourite annual celebrations.
Make a big day of the Gold Coast Show. Held across three days at Broadwater Parklands in Southport, this much-loved celebration brings city and country together beside the water. Explore our picks for places to eat, drink, stay and enjoy around the Show, and discover more ways to make the most of the Gold Coast Show long weekend.
Three days of showtime fun with rides, showbags, animals, entertainment, competitions and fireworks combining country show traditions with a spectacular Gold Coast setting.
When: August 28 – August 30, 2026
Where: Broadwater Parklands
The fun doesn't have to begin and end at the showgrounds. Turn your visit into a bigger Gold Coast day out with our featured picks for dining, drinks, accommodation and experiences around Southport and beyond — perfect for before the gates, after the fireworks or somewhere in between.
Turn a day at the Gold Coast Show into a luxury getaway at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. Set in Surfers Paradise, the five-star resort offers spacious rooms and suites, resort dining, Spa by JW and a tropical saltwater lagoon, creating the perfect place to relax before or after a big day at the Show.
Make a getaway of your Show Day.
Looking for somewhere to eat, meet or keep the day going? Explore more Gold Coast venues and experiences to complement your visit to the Show, from casual meals and family-friendly favourites to drinks and dining after a day at Broadwater Parklands.
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The Gold Coast Show is just one reason to make a big day of it. Keep the celebrations going throughout the year with more Big Days Guides for the Gold Coast, from Father's Day and Grand Final Day to Cup Day, Halloween, Christmas and New Year's Eve. Discover places to eat, drink, celebrate and experience some of the biggest days on the Gold Coast.
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